All citizens in the country will get free vaccine for coronavirus, said Union Minister Pratap Sarangi on Sunday. Sarangi's remark has come after backlash over BJP's Bihar polls manifesto promise which mentioned free coronavirus vaccine for Bihar state people if party wins, among one of the highlights.
"Cows cannot be termed as a Hindu or Muslim (issue). 'Gaumata' is neither a Hindu nor Muslim. Cows can contribute to the economic development of the country," he added.
Sarangi made this statement during motion of thanks to the president's address underway in Lok Sabha session.
After being elected to Parliament for the first time, the 64-year-old bachelor became an Internet sensation for his simple lifestyle and humble origin.
Sarangi credited BJP's spectacular success in the general elections to Prime Minister Modi. "Even the youth in Odisha realise what a strong leadership means for a country which is surrounded by neighbours like China and Pakistan," he said.
Pratap Sarangi secured a berth in the Narendra Modi-led Union council of ministers during the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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